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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 302.54 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 302.54 and 124.74 is: 172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 302.54 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/302.54 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 302.54 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 37,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,738.22/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.11

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